Falana Urges Police Protection for Planned NLC Protests Over Economy
• Falana wrote to Nigeria's Justice Minister urging police protection for NLC protesters on Feb 27-28 against economic hardship • NLC planning nationwide protests on those dates due to govt inaction over widespread economic challenges • DSS and Justice Minister had urged NLC to cancel the protests, but Falana said protesters have rights to peaceful assembly • Falana noted that no court has blocked the protests and police should provide security under the Police Establishment Act • Falana referenced a Court of Appeal ruling that protests over public interest matters are allowed without police permit